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How To Fix WG115 - Document: & Item: & posting failed for a number of items


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

  • Message number: 115

  • Message text: Document: & Item: & posting failed for a number of items

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG115 - Document: & Item: & posting failed for a number of items ?

    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG115: "Document: & Item: & posting failed for a number of items":


    1. Cause of the Error

    The error message WG115 typically occurs during the posting of goods movements or inventory documents in SAP. It indicates that the system failed to post one or more items in a document. The placeholders & are replaced by the actual document number and item number(s) in the error message.

    Common causes include:

    • Incorrect or missing master data: Material master, vendor master, or customer master data might be incomplete or inconsistent.
    • Stock inconsistencies: Negative stock situations or stock not available in the specified storage location.
    • Incorrect movement type: The movement type used may not be valid for the material or the transaction.
    • Authorization issues: The user may lack the necessary authorization to post the document.
    • Configuration errors: Missing or incorrect configuration in movement types, valuation classes, or account determination.
    • Locking conflicts: The material or document might be locked by another process.
    • Batch or serial number issues: Missing or incorrect batch/serial number information when required.
    • Posting period closed: The posting date falls into a closed fiscal period.
    • Data inconsistencies: Inconsistent or missing data in the document header or item level.

    2. Solution

    To resolve the WG115 error, follow these steps:

    • Check the detailed error log: Use transaction codes like MB51, MB03, or MB1A/MB1B/MB1C to review the document and item details.
    • Review the material master data: Ensure the material is correctly maintained, including valuation data, stock levels, and batch/serial number requirements.
    • Verify movement type: Confirm that the movement type used is appropriate for the transaction and material.
    • Check stock availability: Use MMBE or MB52 to verify stock levels in the relevant storage location.
    • Check authorization: Ensure the user has the required authorizations for posting the document.
    • Review configuration: Check movement type configuration in OMJJ, account determination, and valuation class settings.
    • Check posting period: Verify that the posting date is within an open posting period using OB52.
    • Look for locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the material or document.
    • Batch/serial number: Ensure batch or serial number data is correctly entered if required.
    • Repost the document: After correcting the issues, try reposting the document.

    3. Related Information

    • Transaction codes:

      • MB51 – Material Document List
      • MB03 – Display Material Document
      • MB1A/MB1B/MB1C – Goods movements
      • MMBE – Stock Overview
      • SM12 – Lock Entries
      • OB52 – Posting Periods
    • SAP Notes: Search SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WG115 for specific patches or known issues.

    • SAP Forums and KBAs: Check SAP Community Network (SCN) and SAP Knowledge Base Articles for similar cases and solutions.


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